Over torqued Drain Plug

[bcsan]

Okay here is the situation, I have a Toyota Matrix 2004 1zz-FE with the A246E automatic transmission. Yesterday my dad was changing oil for the Matrix; however, he drained the ATF fluid instead. So we bought some ATF fluid from Toyota and planned on refilling the missing fluid. When I was retorquing the drain plug, I didn't notice the torque wrench and over torqued the drain plug. Now the drain plug won't even come off. Any suggestions?

[Toyo Tech]

use a longer breaker bar or ratchet get more leverage...just don't strip it

[Frank@toronto]

Sit tight until the next transmission oil change. Nothing is leaking now anyways. So why worry.

During your next transmissoin oil change, you can go for a "flush" instead. They will disconnect one of the transmission hose going to the cooler (to flush out the tranny fluid while pouring new stuff in).

No need to remove the bolt.

[jbay]

Use a ratchet with long pipe on handle , or breaker bar. And ABSOLUTELY use a 6 point socket only . If you use a 12 point socket the head of the plug may become rounded. I have some experience because I have owned an oil change facility for 10 years now . See this all the time .